Web Design and Development - 971

Mohawk College Certificate
Mix of classroom and online
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Overview

Program Length

 Approximately 1 year (or less)
Cost
** subject to change

~$300 per course + textbooks (~ $50 each)
Intakes Fall, Winter, Spring
Application Process Students can register for course(s) without applying for the program

This program can teach you how to create, organize and maintain modern websites using knowledge of coding, general design principles, image editing and server-side programming techniques.

  • Offers many courses in an accelerated format of only 3 weeks.
  • Flexible learning – Majority of courses are offered in a blended format of online and in-class. During the week students will review online content and instruction posted by the instructor. After spending the week learning at their own pace students will spend Saturday in-class to get further instruction and help on the material. This schedule helps even the busiest of students find time for learning. 
  • The remainder of the courses in the program that do not follow the accelerated 3 week blended delivery are offered in an online delivery.
  • The program begins with HTML and CSS - the two cornerstones of web page design. From there, students can focus on creating graphics for webpages and expanding coding knowledge. 
  • This certificate contains only 6 courses so students can quickly advance through the program. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 2 semesters.
  • With only one mandatory course and a variety of optional courses students have the opportunity to hone in on the skills they would like to work and expand upon. 

View courses available this term under Program of Studies.

You do not need to apply to begin this program, simply ensure you meet the admission requirements (listed on the Admission & Registration tab) and then you may register for any available courses.

Interested in taking a single course? No problem. Provided you have the appropriate prerequisites, these courses can be taken individually or as part of the full program.

Program Contact
Continuing Education Skills
1-844-767-6871
ceskills@mohawkcollege.ca
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) OR 19 years of age or older.
  • Understanding of Windows.
  • Working knowledge of internet resources.
  • If you are unfamiliar with computers or the internet, completions of Computer Basics with Windows, Word and Excel (INFO10156) is recommended.

You do not need to apply to begin this program. Start by ensuring you meet the admission requirements listed above and then register for the courses listed in the Program of Studies when they are offered.  Some courses have prerequisites, so please check the Program of Studies for details. Find out how to register for a course.

Additional or Technical Recommendations

Required Materials:

Students will need to buy textbooks from the Mohawk College bookstore for some courses. A USB drive is also required for saving classroom work. Please refer to the Additional Information tab for software requirements. 

The program of studies displayed below applies to students starting the program in the 2019/20 academic year. Students who began in other academic years may require different courses to be eligible to graduate. If you have questions regarding a strategy for completion contact Continuing Education - Technology & Skills.

Click on the Course number or Course title for more information on each course.

Visit the Mohawk College Bookstore Textbook Search (opens in new window) for information on textbooks.

A selection of courses are available each term. Courses that are currently not available (N/A) for registration may be offered in the future – check back frequently.

Mandatory Courses

Register Course number Course title Course Hours
Course description: Explore fundamental programming and scripting concepts.
Credits: 3
Equivalents: COMP10155
Course description: Learn the fundamentals required to edit and enhance a variety of images. Work with selection tools, layers, masks & channels, text, vector drawing, colour adjustments, compositing, preparing files for the web and more.
Credits: 3
Course description: Learn to use JavaScript to write simple programs, then progress to writing programs that interact with the elements in a webpage.
Credits: 3
Equivalents: COMP10137 or INFOBIN36
Course description: Learn to build and maintain a self-hosted website using the WordPress hosted service. Topics include layout, themes, plugins and widgets.
Credits: 3
Course description: Learn the basics of Web Page Design including: HTML, the fundamentals of style sheets, how to make images download quickly and look great, and how to get your completed site up onto the World Wide Web.
Credits: 3
Course description: Create web pages, suitable for business or personal use, using Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) in a windows environment. Prerequisite: INFO 10241 or computer coding experience.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: INFO10241

The list of scheduled course offerings for this program is below. Please note that all offerings are subject to change. Not every course is offered every semester, so please consider this schedule when planning your academic path.

Course Code
 		 Course Name
 		 Spring 2020
(May to Aug)
 

Fall 2020

Check back soon for

course offerings!
INFO10112 Web Scripting with PHP

 

  
INFO10149 Photoshop Adobe Blended  
INFO10186 JavaScript for the Web    
INFO10202 WordPress 1 OntarioLearn  
INFO10241 HTML 1    
INFO10242 HTML 2

 

  
Getting Started

Login to MyMohawk
MyMohawk is the college portal used to access your student account information, email, grades and more. Your username and password can be found on the Continuing Education Acknowledgement of Registration & Student Account form that was sent to you after you registered for your course. Visit the Getting Started - MyMohawk Guide for step-by-step instructions.

Access Mohawk Email
On the MyMohawk Home screen you will see a link to Mohawk email. Visit the Getting Started – Mohawk Email Guide to learn how to set up your account on your devices.

Access MyCanvas
On the MyMohawk Home screen you will see a link to MyCanvas, Mohawk College’s Learning Management System. Visit the Getting Started - MyCanvas Guide for step-by-step instructions. Please note your course will not appear in MyCanvas until the scheduled start date.

Access OntarioLearn
Visit www.ontariolearn.com to access your course. Visit the OntarioLearn Course page for step-by-step instructions. Please note your course will not appear in OntarioLearn until the scheduled start date.

Find your Classroom
Room assignments for Continuing Education are available on the WhereEnCampus Portal. Visit Room Listings for more information.

Find your Textbook
Use the Mohawk College Textbook Search to find your course materials.

Explore Student Services available

Online learning courses provide you with the opportunity to learn online, anywhere, at your convenience!  You can study at home or at work - wherever you like, whenever you like, within a predetermined time frame.

Courses are delivered over a set time period and are led by instructors. Most courses do not require that you be online at a certain time of day or night, but that you are active in the course during the schedule. There are scheduled start and end dates and you cannot start courses late nor finish early.

Visit the MyCanvas Course page for registration information and a step-by-step guide to get started. Please note your course will not appear in MyCanvas until the scheduled start date.

Visit the OntarioLearn Course page to discover how to get started on OntarioLearn. Please note your course will not appear in OntarioLearn until the scheduled start date.

Visit Exams for Online Courses for everything you need to know about booking and writing your online learning exam.

Continuing Education FAQ
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Faculty

Learning Outcomes

  • Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
  • Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
  • Locate, select, organize, and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
  • Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
  • Respond to written, spoken or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
  • Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.
  • Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.
  • Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.

*This information can be helpful for your resume or for interview talking points in this field.

Career Opportunities

Completion of the Web Design & Development program will support your career in developing and maintaining professional websites. In the web design/development career space, you may find yourself working internally for an organization (private business, non-profit, institution, government), as a freelancer or for a web design/development company.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Software

Course Name and Code

 Software Needed

Web Design Basics INFO10144

Web Page Design INFO10110

Web Scripting with PHP INFO10112

 

NotePad++ (free to download)
Word Press 1 INFO10202

NotePad++ (free to download)

Filezilla Client (free to download)

Wordpress (free to download)
Photoshop Adobe Adobe Photoshop CC (need to purchase this software)


Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

Do you have computer skills, but lack a certificate? The PLAR process can help you earn a certificate faster. Visit PLAR or email plar [at] mohawkcollege.ca to arrange a Challenge Exam. A minimum of two weeks' notice is required. A non-refundable fee will be charged.